Audio & Video
Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
- Themes of books
- Introduction
- Genre
- The World
- Drawing out the secret character
- Character and story
- Stuff
- Obstacles
- Choices
- Summary
- Questions from the audience
- Cardboard Cowboys reading
- What are you favourite things about books?
- Reading from The Crossover
- Reading of The River
- Gil's bug hospital
- Being Children’s Laureate
- Rewilding and creating a space for nature
- The importance of libraries
- Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'